Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to flash forth
Usage: ἐξ-αστράπτω [in LXX: Num.3:3 (בָּרָק), Eze.1:4 (לָקַח hithp.) 17 Dan LXX 106 (קָלַל)* ;] to flash like lightning, gleam, be radiant: ἱματισμός, Luk.9:29.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1823
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G1823 Quick Answer
Strong's G1823 ἐξαστράπτω (exastrapto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exastrapto (ex-as-trap'-to) v. 1. to lighten forth 2. (figuratively) to be radiant (of very white garments) It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include white. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- exastrapto (ex-as-trap'-to) v. 1. to lighten forth 2. (figuratively) to be radiant (of very white garments)
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- white
Meaning and Definition
exastrapto (ex-as-trap'-to) v. 1. to lighten forth 2. (figuratively) to be radiant (of very white garments) [from G1537 and G797] KJV: glistening Root(s): G1537, G797
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1823. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1823 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exastrapto, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
white
Luke 9:29
How Strong's G1823 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1823 (ἐξαστράπτω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ezekiel 1:4 — ἐξαστράπτον
- Ezekiel 1:7 — ἐξαστράπτων
- Nahum 3:3 — ἐξαστραπτόντων
Strong's G1823 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1823 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
Strong's G1823 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And I looked, and, behold, a sweeping wind came from the north, and a great cloud on it, and there was brightness round about it, and gleaming fire, and in the midst of it as it were the appearance of amber in the midst of the fire, and brightness in it.
And their legs were straight; and their feet were winged, and there were sparks, like gleaming brass, and their wings were light.
and of the mounting rider, and of the glittering sword, and of the gleaming arms, and of a multitude of slain, and of heavy falling: and there was no end to her nations, but they shall be weak in their bodies
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1823.
And I looked, and, behold, a sweeping wind came from the north, and a great cloud on it, and there was brightness round about it, and gleaming fire, and in the midst of it as it were the appearance of amber in the midst of the fire, and brightness in it.
And their legs were straight; and their feet were winged, and there were sparks, like gleaming brass, and their wings were light.
and of the mounting rider, and of the glittering sword, and of the gleaming arms, and of a multitude of slain, and of heavy falling: and there was no end to her nations, but they shall be weak in their bodies
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1823, grouped by book.
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1823 FAQ
What does exastrapto (ἐξαστράπτω) mean?
Exastrapto (Strong's G1823) is a Greek word most simply glossed "glistening". exastrapto (ex-as-trap'-to) v. 1. to lighten forth 2. (figuratively) to be radiant (of very white garments)
How many times is exastrapto (ἐξαστράπτω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1823 across 3 books.
Where can I study exastrapto (ἐξαστράπτω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1823 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate exastrapto (ἐξαστράπτω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as white. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1823 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1823, with linked reader references where each row is available.